Digital Sovereignty: Côte d’Ivoire rolled out its first national public key infrastructure (PKI), creating a domestic trust anchor for securing e-transactions and reducing reliance on foreign certificate authorities. Climate & Health: A new Nature study finds climate change is slightly increasing malaria overall, with rising temperatures likely boosting risk in southern and East Africa while easing it in today’s hottest hotspots. Cybersecurity & Skills: Russia’s Positive Hack Camp opened in Moscow with support from the digital ministry, bringing together 80+ young specialists from 20 countries, including participants from four African states. Education & Mobility: Algeria’s ambassador said 3,000 Algerian students are studying in Russia, with IT and new technologies highlighted; Russia also signaled readiness to expand quotas for students from Guinea-Bissau. Food Systems Under Strain: Analysts warn attacks on grain infrastructure are tightening global wheat supply, with Black Sea export capacity down sharply and repairs expected to take time. Regional Finance Training: Three Togolese professionals completed the first phase of a COFEB finance diploma in Dakar, alongside two Bissau-Guineans, as WAEMU prepares the next practical internship phase. Migration Policy Shockwaves: Calls to restrict Schengen free movement for non-EU residents could affect millions of Africans who currently travel within the zone using long-term permits.